Mexican Toddler in U.S. Dies From Swine Flu – NYTimes.com
Note the first reported US fatality from swine flu is a Mexican child who recently flew into the country. According to the NY Times the death toll in Mexico now stands at approximately 159.
Swine influenza and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico | CDC Travelers’ Health
The number of cases has risen steadily through April and as of April 23rd, there were more than 854 cases of pneumonia from the capital. Of those, 59 have died.
This situation bears close watch. Pay attention to travel and pay particular attention if your US business comes from border states.
Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infection in Two Children — Southern California, March–April 2009
Overall mortality in reported H5N1 cases (Avian) is approximately 60% according to the CDC. Now we have to worry about pigs too.
Addendum:
Due to the usual obnoxious level of media coverage, this particular post is getting visited often. I want to clarify my meaning of the last sentence above. This sentence in the original post is a reference to a state of increased awareness and vigilance about the possibility of pandemic flu. You cannot get swine flu from pigs or from eating pig products. In the future I will try to be more clear in my posts.
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